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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
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See all 102 projectsSearchbloom is a digital marketing agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising, SEO, and comprehensive digital strategies. With high ratings for their expertise and project management, they are praised for improving key metrics such as CTR, ROAS, and CPC, delivering results in Google and Microsoft Ads. Across reviews, 100% of clients commend their strategic impact, while 90% note their responsiveness and professionalism.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
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See all 81 projectsBlack Propeller is a Pay-Per-Click Advertising agency specializing in Google Ads management and digital advertising campaigns. Despite having high ratings and expertise appreciated by clients, feedback indicates a mix of experiences, with approximately 72% positive reviews highlighting their communication and strategic approach, while around 28% express dissatisfaction, particularly concerning project execution and client service.
$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
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See all 33 projectsDigital Drew SEM is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click advertising, Google Ads, and SEO services. The company consistently receives positive feedback for boosting leads and conversions, with 88% of reviewers highlighting noticeable improvements in online visibility and client acquisition. Clients commend their expertise and responsiveness, though one review indicated dissatisfaction with project management and client care.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kalispell, MT
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Headquartered in Kalispell, Montana, The Fold Tech is a website development company. Their services include Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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Omnicore is a SEO agency. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were established in 2009.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
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See all 29 projectsKeepers Digital is a proficient digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click advertising and Google Ads management. They consistently receive positive feedback, with over 90% of reviews highlighting their deep expertise, client-focused approach, and significant improvements in conversion rates and ROI. Clients commend Keepers Digital for their effective communication, strategic optimization of campaigns, and ability to deliver measurable results in PPC and paid search initiatives.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
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See all 30 projectsAccelerated Digital Media is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click (PPC) services, including Google Ads, Search Engine Marketing, and paid media strategies. Across reviews, 100% of clients commend ADM for their strong expertise in PPC and project management, with several highlighting their ability to meet critical CPA and ROAS targets. Their dedication to client success and effective communication is consistently praised.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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AlwaysOn Digital is a small social media marketing company and PPC company located in New York, New York. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fishers, IN
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Web design agency Sharp Guys Web Design was established in 2011. The small team specializes in Web Design and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Placerville, CA
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SEO services firm NUBRAND was launched in 2008. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Waco, TX
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Social media marketing firm Cedarsphere was established in 2019. The agency focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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See all 1 projectsScope Digital offers web design and development services, focusing on creating modern, user-friendly websites optimized for SEO and mobile responsiveness. The overall feedback highlights their exceptional project management, clear communication, and attention to detail, resulting in increased website traffic, engagement, and customer satisfaction. Clients commend Scope Digital for their reliability and innovative approach.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Founded in 2020, Best POS Restaurant Marketing Agency is a social media marketing firm. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49West Hollywood, CA
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Great Marketing AI is a PPC agency. Founded in 2023, their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Oklahoma City, OK
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Launched in 2015, Skybound Digital is a SEO services firm. The company provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing, and is small.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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SEO services firm ONLINE VISIBILITY PROS was launched in 2013. The agency specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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SlicedBread Agency, a pay per click agency, was founded in 2014. The small team focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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SimpliAd is a pay per click agency founded in 2019. The company provides Pay Per Click and Advertising, and is small.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49St. Louis Park, MN
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The Move is an Other Digital Marketing company located in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. The team specializes in Other Digital Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Market Boss LLC is an Advertising company. Based in Cottleville, Missouri, the agency was launched in 2019. Their team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9West Jordan, UT
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New Life Marketing Group is a SEO agency. Their team is based in West Jordan, Utah and focuses on Search Engine Optimization and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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See all 2 projectsMedia Saga Social SEO offers SEO, social media management, website development, and digital marketing services. The overall feedback from clients highlights their effectiveness in improving online presence, exceptional customer care, and dedication to achieving results. Clients have reported significant improvements in social media engagement, website performance, and business growth due to their services.
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Digital Mark 360, a SEO agency, focus on Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy. They were founded in 2016.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Suffern, NY
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SEO agency JA Media is headquartered in Suffern, New York. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Bloomington, MN
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See all 1 projectsIMS nHance is a comprehensive marketing solutions provider that excels in marketing strategy, content management, and website development. Across reviews, 100% of clients highlighted their timely delivery and supportive nature, with no areas for improvement noted. Clients are particularly impressed by IMS nHance's extensive resources and responsiveness, enhancing internal efficiencies and social media engagement.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tulsa, OK
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In Tulsa, Oklahoma, Smart Girl Digital is a Digital Strategy company. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Content Marketing and were established in 2018.
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Branding agency Emerge Marketing Strategies is in Sacramento, California. The team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Polar Mass is a small San Diego, California-based SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9St. Louis, MO
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TENSHI Agency is a small branding agency. They offer Branding and Digital Strategy and were established in 2009.
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$250,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Miami, FL
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Digital Marketing Whiz is a small Content Marketing company based in Miami, Florida and New York, New York. Their services include Content Marketing and Other Digital Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9North Liberty, IA
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Headquartered in North Liberty, Iowa, No Coast Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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Cerebral Analytics is a web design company. They are located in Orlando, Florida and have small team. They provide Web Design and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Xprez Marketing, a SEO company, offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. They were founded in 2023.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Okemos, MI
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Koshishindia is a social media marketing agency. Founded in 2012, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Edina, MN
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Founded in 2002, Vertical Rail is a small Advertising company in Edina, Minnesota. Their team provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Auburn, AL
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SEO company Inner Spark Creative was founded in 2014. The agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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Launched in 2022, Opticrawl, a small SEO agency, is headquartered in Raiganj, Bangladesh and Dallas, Texas. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Tulsa, OK
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DP Marketing.Services is a Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Digital Strategy company. Established in 2017, the team specializes in Digital Strategy and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9El Paso, TX
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915 Web Design is a SEO agency. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2020. The firm is based in El Paso, Texas.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Conversions Marketing is a Conversion Optimization company. Established in 2012, the team provides Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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Success Tech Services is a pay per click agency. Launched in 2019, the company is in Houston, Texas. Their services include Pay Per Click and Advertising.
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Pixaura is a PPC agency founded in 2019. Their team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Seyfmark is a SEO services firm. Their small team is headquartered in Yorba Linda, California and specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The agency was founded in 2014.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Chesapeake, VA
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Rogers Advertising is a small media planning and buying agency established in 2004. Their team offers Media Planning & Buying and Video Production.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Global Group One is a New York, New York-based social media marketing firm. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2017.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Cleveland, OH
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Lake Digital is an Advertising company launched in 2015. In Cleveland, Ohio and Nashville, Tennessee, the team provides Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boca Raton, FL
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Patientize Digital Marketing, a branding company, specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing. The firm is in Boca Raton, Florida.
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Esquire Interactive, a SEO services firm, was established in 2009. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is located in Oro Valley, Arizona.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Las Vegas, NV
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Lead Priority SEO LLC is a social media marketing agency founded in 2021. The company provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Santa Rosa, CA
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Small SEO services firm K2 Website Design, is based in Santa Rosa, California. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Sarasota, FL
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Social media marketing firm Clear Nexus specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They are located in Sarasota, Florida.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Lafayette, LA
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Burning Stick Creative is a branding company. The Lafayette, Louisiana-based team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Gresham, OR
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Web design agency Cornerstone Web Studio was founded in 2008. The team specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Naperville, IL
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Haines Creative is a Naperville, Illinois-based web design agency. They focus on Web Design and UX/UI Design and were established in 2006.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Hackensack, NJ
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Organical - The SEO Experts, a SEO agency, was established in 1994. They provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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List of the Top 15 United States Adwords PPC Management Companies
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UT
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tempe, AZ
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Copley, OH
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Wayne, IN
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37.5/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Worth, TX
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Colorado Springs, CO
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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38.5/40.020/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Woodmere, NY
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35.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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35.4/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Reston, VA
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37.6/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Tenafly, NJ
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37.2/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Scottsdale, AZ
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35/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hoffman Estates, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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$10,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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34.8/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Sarasota, FL
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38.5/40.020/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Marion, IL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Columbus, OH
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34.6/40.018.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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37/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Pay Per Click50% Google Adwords60% Other
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- Market familiarity: They understand seasonal trends like Black Friday or back-to-school and can localize campaigns for states or metro areas.
- Time-zone alignment: Real-time optimizations during U.S. business hours reduce wasted spend.
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Starter packages for local businesses can begin around \$1,000 USD per month, while enterprise e-commerce brands may invest well into five figures.
Start by following these guidelines:
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Niche expertise matters—healthcare ads, for instance, must comply with HIPAA and platform-specific policies.
Look out for companies that promise these:
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